There are a lot of answers to the question “What is Christmas?” but our favorite is this: Christmas is a time of giving. That doesn’t just mean poring over gift ideas, of course—there’s also giving of ...

From reusable tote bags to old artwork, here’s how the Filter US team is wrapping gifts sustainably and creatively ...

Every present deserves a stylish package. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. We know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its ...

Eileen Canning, marbled paper with free-form combed pattern (1983) (all images courtesy Thomas J. Watson Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art) In our admittedly limited hierarchies of art materials ...

One tried-and-true way to save money on wrapping paper is to purchase a large amount of it once the holidays are over at a ...

Fabric is the perfect reuseable material for wrapping presents because it comes in lots of colors and patterns just like wrapping paper. In Japan, fabric wrapping is so prevalent, it’s become an art ...

Don't toss the wrinkled tissue paper after a present-opening frenzy. There are many ways you can reuse it around the house, from packing material to crafts.

A beautifully wrapped gift can make a lasting impression of someone’s love and warmth for years to come. But pulling off said elegantly wrapped present on your own? You might not feel confident you’ve ...

As much as we love admiring the twinkling, bauble-filled Christmas tree, it isn’t complete without the glittering pile of beautifully wrapped and decorated presents underneath its needle-like leaves.